Account Manager - Los Angeles
Location: US, CA, Los Angeles
Department: Sales
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Sales

Company profile:
GPL Technologies is a solutions provider focused on the design, implementation, and support of high-performance information technology systems.  Founded in Los Angeles, California in 2003, we draw on over a decade of expertise as trusted technology advisers, adding value for our customers by offering unique methods of improving IT efficiency, streamlining complex systems and environments, and reducing the costs associated with acquiring and maintaining IT systems. GPL cut its teeth serving the intense requirements of customers in the media and entertainment industry.  We bring that work ethic with us to every customer: time is money, deadlines are non-negotiable, and the show must go on.  Our company is comprised of creative, independent thinkers with a passion for technology.  We love big data, fast networks, and solving the problems posed by today's digital media production pipelines.If serving clients who think a quarter petabyte of storage is a starter system sounds like fun to you, or if you love dealing with the dynamic people and personalities in the fast-paced media and entertainment industry, we might be a great fit for each other.  Send us your resume and lets talk.

Job description:
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER - LOS ANGELESAre you a confident, driven, self-starting sales pro with a powerful and persuasive intensity that gets deals closed?  Are you looking for a career where commission caps won’t keep you down and prevent you from realizing your full potential as a sales god (or goddess)?  We're on the hunt for a world class Senior Account Manager, and if you think you have what it takes, click on the link below to take our employment survey:#URL_0f9315db6d4d95df29896ed19097c6509188e110bb52fe281743f28b62e0277f#Be sure to select the "Account Manager" position.   We are a rapidly growing technology services firm that caters to some of Hollywood’s most notable movie studios, gaming companies, visual effects houses, and advertising firms.  Our specialty is providing high-performance IT systems tailored to the unique needs of today’s media companies, along with the integration know how to make it all work together.  At the end of the day we lay the technical foundation used to make great movies and leading edge games. As an Account Executive with our company, you’ll be out in the field and on the hunt for new opportunities. You’ll establish ongoing relationships with technology decision makers, leveraging your existing knowledge of the media industry and information technology systems to sell our solutions and services.  You’ll be the face of our company to these clients, so a friendly and persuasive yet confident and knowledgeable attitude is key to success. Additional responsibilities in this position include: Collaborate with technology decision makers and become a trusted adviser to their businessBring together inside sales and technical staff to craft solutions that meet client needsWork with inside sales to register deals, create sales proposals, and deliver quotes to clientsFollow up with clients to ensure solutions are performing well and seek incremental sales opportunitiesCreate and update sales opportunities in CRMTrack sales metrics and meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales goalsAttend company marketing events with clients and build rapportAttend local networking events to open opportunities with new accounts

Requirements:
We’re looking for a flexible sales rep with the stamina and confidence to handle large accounts, but is equally happy working small and mid-sized deals with fast-paced deadlines.  We require a minimum of five years of experience in an outside sales role, with three of those years serving accounts in the media and entertainment vertical or selling for an IT systems integrator.  Successful candidates will be able to work independently with a minimum of supervision while meeting tough sales goals, so the ability to self-manage and prioritize is important.  This is a client facing role in technical sales, so flawless English and college level communication skills are absolutely essential. If you haven't done so already, be sure to complete our employment survey:#URL_0f9315db6d4d95df29896ed19097c6509188e110bb52fe281743f28b62e0277f#Applications submitted without a completed survey will not be considered.

Benefits:
No commission caps!  There's no limit to how much you can earn.  If you’re as good as we hope you are, the sky’s the limit on your monthly commission check! We provide health benefits for all of our full-time employees.  We also believe in a positive work-life balance and have a very liberal vacation and personal time policy.  Above all, you'll be a part of a great team of people serving a vibrant and exciting community of creative media companies around the globe.